Pat Deering (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael)
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286. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the proposed primary care centre in Tullow, County Carlow. [8105/16]

Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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While the Government's objective is to deliver a high quality, integrated and cost-effective health care system, the mechanism and timescale for delivery of primary care infrastructure is dependent on a number of factors. Regardless of the delivery mechanism, all potential primary care infrastructure is subject to suitable locations being offered/provided/available, to successful planning processes and GP commitment to sharing accommodation and delivering health care services with HSE staff. Delivery of primary care infrastructure is a dynamic process, constantly evolving to take account of changing circumstances including the feasibility of implementation.

The HSE proposes to deliver the primary care centre for the Tullow, Rathvilly and Hacketstown area using the direct/own-build mechanism.

The Health Service Executive has been requested to reply directly to you regarding the current status of this project. If you have not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days please contact my Private Office who will follow up.